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Oster BPCT02-BA0-000 6-Cup Glass Jar 2-Speed Toggle Beehive Blender, Brushed Stainless

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Color Brushed Stainless/6-Cup
Special Feature Multiple Speeds
Capacity 3 Pounds
Product Dimensions 8.5"D x 10.4"W x 13.8"H
Material
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Wattage
600 watts
Item Weight
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Is Dishwasher Safe
Yes

About this item

  • 1000 power watts/ 600 blending watts
  • Crush Pro 4 Blade uses stainless steel, 4-point design to pulverize and chop with precision
  • Oster 10 Year DURALAST All-Metal Drive Limited Warranty for lasting durability
  • 2 Speeds with HIGH/LOW toggle switch
  • 6-Cup Boroclass Glass Jar is dishwasher safe for easy clean up
  • 2-ounce filler cap has built in markings to measure and pour ingredients while blending
  • Dimensions: 15.75" x 8.25" x 8", Cord length:16"

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Easy to clean
4.5 4.5
Blending power
4.4 4.4
Sheerness
4.4 4.4
Durability
3.6 3.6

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Make It Fresh with 1000 peak watts and super-strong Crush Pro 4 Blade to tackle blending tasks with power and precision. DURALAST All Metal Drive metal-to-metal connection allows you to blend up to 10,000 smoothies.

Key Features

  • Crush Pro 4 Blade
  • 2 Speeds
  • 6-Cup Boroclass Glass Jar
  • 2-Ounce Filler Cap
  • 1000 power watts/600 blending watts
  • Cord length:16"

Versatility and Convenience

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The Oster Classic Series model your blender has a Boroclass Glass Jar is dishwasher safe and shatter-proof, so it can go to right from the dishwasher to blending icy, cold drinks.

Crush Pro 4 Blade Stainless steel, 4-point design pulverizes and chops with precision. Durable...Lasting..for unmatched blade power. To pulverize..and break down tough ingredients like Kale, Nuts, Berries & Grapes.

Oster Blenders are uniquely designed with Legendary Duralast All-Metal Drive which assures lasting quality and performance, outlasting competitor plastic drive systems by far. The Oster All-Metal drive system is Life tested to blend up to 10,000 smoothies.

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Pico de Gallo

3 firm tomatoes, cut into chunks.

1 white onion, cut into quarters.

1 jalapeño pepper, halved (optional).

¼ cup lime juice.

1. Place food chopper onto blender base, then add cilantro and pulse until desired texture is reached. Set blended ingredient aside in a mixing bowl.

2. Repeat for each of the other ingredients, adding to mixing bowl after blending.

3. Combine ingredients in mixing bowl, incorporating everything together with the lime juice; add salt to taste.

4. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!

Harvest Salsa

1 onion, roughly chopped and 1 bulb garlic, peeled.

3 pre-chopped habanero pepper.

1 can pumpkin puree and 1 tablespoon apple cider.

3 ripe tomatillos and 2 green apples, peeled & chopped.

1 small clove fresh ginger and ½ teaspoon apple pie spice.

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and ½ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon salt and fresh parsley.

1. Add onion, garlic, habanero pepper, pumpkin, and apple cider to Oster Pro Blender & use the pre-programmed salsa setting to blend.

2. Add tomatillos, sliced apple, ginger, apple pie spice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and parsley and pulse until combined.

Tomatillo Salsa

2 tablespoons water.

1/2 pound tomatillos.

1/2 cup white onion, coarsely chopped and 1 garlic clove, chopped.

1/2 small serrano pepper, quartered.

1/8 teaspoon salt.

2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped and 1 teaspoon lime juice.

1. Place the first six ingredients into Oster blender.

2. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened

3. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Tip: Serve warm in a quesadilla, tacos, or serve as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips.

Mango Salsa

1/2 cup diced peaches, fresh or canned.

1 mango, pitted, peeled and diced.

1/2 red pepper, diced.

3 green onions, chopped.

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger.

1/4 cup chopped parsley.

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional).

2 tablespoons lime juice.

1. Toss all ingredients together.

2. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

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Oster BPCT02-BA0-000 6-Cup Glass Jar 2-Speed Toggle Beehive Blender, Brushed Stainless

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Timeless looks and powerful performance combine in one sleek machine. The Oster Beehive Blender has a classic toggle switch which controls two speeds and a whopping 600 watts of power. It’s got every blending possibility covered, from frozen drinks to dips, sauces to smoothies, and soup to nuts. The 6-cup glass jar has been Thermal Shock tested so you can pull it out of a steamy dishwasher and safely make a frosty cold beverage right away. The stainless steel “ice crusher” blade does just that so you get smooth frozen drinks every time. The Oster Beehive Blender is made in North America and backed by the superior quality of All Metal Drive. Because the two pieces that connect are metal (instead of plastic), you get a more durable and longer-lasting blender that will function flawlessly, party after party, year after year. Has a 1-year warranty.

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Customer Ratings
Blending power
4.4
4.6
5.0
4.4
4.6
3.7
Easy to clean
4.5
4.5
4.3
4.4
4.1
Easy to use
3.5
4.7
4.8
4.5
4.2
Sheerness
4.4
4.4
3.9
Durability
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4.2
3.7
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material
Glass
Plastic, Metal, Stainless Steel
Glass
Plastic
Plastic
Glass
number of speeds
2
8
10
7
3
14
wattage
600 watts
1100 watts
1800 watts
900 watts
1200 watts
385 watts
blade material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
dishwasher safe
voltage
120 volts
100 volts
120 volts

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,990 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, appearance, and ease of cleaning of the food blender. They mention that it looks nice, has a classic style, and the glass pitcher is a nice touch. They also appreciate the blending power and say it blends everything down to a smooth consistency. Customers also like the value, and quality of the product. However, some customers report that the blender is very loud. Opinions are mixed on sturdiness.

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344 customers mention306 positive38 negative

Customers like the quality of the food blender. For example, they say it's powerful, does exactly what they expect, and is easy to clean. Some mention it'll puree frozen fruit with a minimum of liquid.

"...Although their products are outstanding, and normally last longer than any of their competitors products, after close to 5 years of using their..." Read more

"...The glass blender jar is well made except for where the bottom meets the gasket...." Read more

"...Simple but they work and our easy to clean. I got extra rubber rings just in case. Smoothies, ice crushing, chile for dip, whatever you want...." Read more

"...only has two speeds (one with a pulse-or-hold option), they seem powerful enough to make smoothies and pureed soup very creamy and well blended...." Read more

81 customers mention60 positive21 negative

Customers like the blending of the food blender. For example, they mention it chops and blends like it should, it still blends everything down to a smooth consistency, and it blends smoothies well. The blending power is good and worth every dollar. It blends chunks of vegetables and fruits into a perfect smoothie in seconds.

"...It blends the ice, frozen fruit, veggies, and greens as well or better as our $400 unit. No issue with lack of power, burning motors, etc...." Read more

"...powerful enough to make smoothies and pureed soup very creamy and well blended. We love the all-glass container and the simple vintage look...." Read more

"...I flip the switch, the smoothy/sauce/soup blends beautifully, and the lid doesn't seem to get goopy unless the jar is more than 1/2 full...." Read more

"...It doesn't blend sunflower seeds or other tiny hard foods that well because of the blade height but that's not a big deal as we can eat them raw or..." Read more

71 customers mention62 positive9 negative

Customers like the appearance of the food blender. They say it has a classic style, a beehive shape, and a glass pitcher. They also appreciate the simplicity of the design and the stainless steel. Some say that it is a beautiful and sheer morning pleasure.

"...I would have saved a ton of money. Oh, and the Oster looks retro cool!..." Read more

"...We love the all-glass container and the simple vintage look...." Read more

"...] New blender is lighter and has a nicer jar, in my opinion 🙂Although…it’s a little louder. Watch video...." Read more

"...Ta-da! A blender. I'm happy with the replacement. And the beehive shape is cute." Read more

66 customers mention66 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the food blender. They say it's a very solid blender for the price.

"...It has value for money spent and Oster has always been a value over the years" Read more

"...Now I just walk away. So while it's an excellent price and makes a great product, there are a few cons to consider that may break the deal for you!" Read more

"...parts (gaskets, blades, extra cups in a variety of sizes) are cheap and easily accessible here on Amazon...." Read more

"...I love that some of the components are replaceable and reasonably priced...." Read more

60 customers mention60 positive0 negative

Customers find the food blender easy to use. They appreciate the simplicity of the controls and the glass jar. They also mention that it liquifies with no effort and that the one toggle switch operates two speeds. Customers also say that the blender is cheap and easily accessible on Amazon.

"...are cheap and easily accessible here on Amazon...." Read more

"...And it's easy to put together properly. Great size for one or two people. Love the measuring cup feature, and sturdiness of the cup...." Read more

"...model seems to be very well made though, that is what I looked for, simple and robust. Plus the cool beehive silver retro look...." Read more

"...You don't need to spend a lot of money on a blender. This is a very simple one and it works perfectly." Read more

57 customers mention51 positive6 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the food blender. They mention that it makes perfect juice/smoothie every time, the glass container cleans up nicely, and the parts (except rubber ring) go in the dishwasher with ease. Some like that the base comes off to clean and that it's easy to assemble/disassemble for cleaning.

"...Simple but they work and our easy to clean. I got extra rubber rings just in case. Smoothies, ice crushing, chile for dip, whatever you want...." Read more

"...like - base comes off to clean. blades and gasket are replaceable, base and blades fit on narrow-mouth mason jars...." Read more

"...Doesn't bother me, but some might find it annoying. Cleaning it is easy, the lid has a pop out plastic top so you can get all of the residue wiped..." Read more

"...That liquid is the key. Easy clean-up: all parts go in the dishwasher except the base...." Read more

131 customers mention85 positive46 negative

Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the food blender. Some mention it's very sturdy and well made, while others say it broke shortly after purchase. The metal parts will fail with regular use, and the lid is made of cheap flimsy plastic.

"...It has a strong motor and gets through just about anything. Love it." Read more

"...after close to 5 years of using their Behive blender this small piece on the base broke that kept the blender from working properly...." Read more

"...on this one is still plastic, but upon actual inspection is far more heavy duty, and the design lends itself to longevity more so than the B&D. It..." Read more

"...ever need and it is raw 120v direct drive power, it's loud but it's durable. Yes you can get this kind of power in another machine but your..." Read more

193 customers mention50 positive143 negative

Customers are not happy with the noise level of the food blender. They say it's very loud.

"...Although…it’s a little louder. Watch video.Jars are interchangeable between old and new. Choose the one you love 🥰..." Read more

"...But this thing is loud regardless. I have tried putting it on trivets to absorb the sound, etc. but nothing works...." Read more

"...Regarding noise level. The Oster is no louder than our two high priced units...." Read more

"...I do make a fairly large and substantial smoothie most days. This blender is loud enough that we keep a pair of shooting earmuffs on the counter to..." Read more

Works great, but UNBELIEVEABLY LOUD!
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Works great, but UNBELIEVEABLY LOUD!
We bought this to replace our ailing vintage beehive blender. :-( While it has the same general look, it has nowhere near the classic appeal of the old one as in you sorta can't really even tell if it's metal or plastic. That said, it blends well and has plenty of power. BUT, it is outrageously loud... sooo much louder than our old blender. It's literally painful to be in the room with it when it's blending, to the point it should really come with ear plugs, and I'm not exaggerating.I have a sound pressure level meter and it measured over 104 decibels (see photo), which is equivalent to running a chain saw or standing next to a subway train going by. I fail to understand why it would need to be so loud. That is a real downside. My wife gets up earlier than do and makes smoothies. It is impossible to sleep through (whereas the old one was not). And it's very uncomfortable to be near it when it's running.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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This companies support for their products is superior to any company I have ever dealt with. Although their products are outstanding, and normally last longer than any of their competitors products, after close to 5 years of using their Behive blender this small piece on the base broke that kept the blender from working properly.

And even though I had been using the blender for close to 5 years, they told me that since the base of the unit had a 10 year warranty on it, that this was covered under their warranty.

So they sent me a brand new blender to replace the old one with without me even having to ship the old unit back to them.

That's what I call customer support. It doesn't get any better than Oster. They truly stand behind their products.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Fue lo qué pedí para triturar los alimentos. ( Hasta hoy funciona bien) NO ME GUSTO QUÉ EL TRANSPORTISTA NO LEE EN QUÉ LUGAR DE LA CASA DEBE DEJAR EL ENVÍO. ESTÁ EN LA DIRECCIÓN
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2012
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I make and drink two 40 ounce raw green veggie-fruit smoothies each and every day (as posted on Youtube). We own a $400 Blendtec, and it does a wonderful job, replacing our previous generation VitaMix which only did a so-so job. The 600 watt, 6-cup Oster Beehive blender produces the same quality of smoothie as our Blendtec, in the same amount of time, and for only $60!!! Unbelievable!!!

If you are looking for an affordable smoothie-drink maker, I wholeheartedly recommend this Oster. It blends the ice, frozen fruit, veggies, and greens as well or better as our $400 unit. No issue with lack of power, burning motors, etc.

Other Oster Beehive benefits...you can purchase genuine replacement/additional containers in glass or stainless steel for $20 and plastic containers of all sizes for less than $10. Note that Vitamix and Blendtec containers run $150! And since the Oster blade and seal are easily removed and replaced, using, cleaning and maintaining the Oster is 100 times easier than its much more expensive counterparts. And though heavy, the glass container is just too cool. Over time, the plastic Blendtec and Vitamix containers show their age...not so with the Oster.

Regarding noise level. The Oster is no louder than our two high priced units.

Our Blendtec has the great preset feature. Press the smoothie button and it produces a perfect smoothie. The Oster has one switch, on, off, and pulse. For my smoothies I pulse a couple of times, then let it run for a minute or so. Perfect everytime!

Bottom line... Wish I would have tried the Oster prior to purchasing the higher priced units. I would have saved a ton of money. Oh, and the Oster looks retro cool!

Note that I purchased the Oster from Amazon, delivered free in four days! Cannot beat the Amazon price and service.

Update 9/20/2012: I continue to use the Oster to make two smoothies each day and it is working perfectly. I found that the order you place the ingredients in the container makes a difference. I found this sequence works best: 1: Liquid, 2: Protein Powder (if used), 3: Leafy greens, 4: Fruit/Solid Veggies, 5: Frozen fruit and Ice. I place items 1-3 into the container and run for 10-20 seconds. While blender is running, I chop up the "4" item(s), then I place place items 4 & 5 in container and blend for a minute or so. Works perfectly every time.

Update: January 2013
I continue to use this blender every day for my smoothies. I had to sharpen the blades this past week as they just were not cutting it (pun intended). Easy to do if you have a small sharpening stone. If not, a new set with ring nut and seal will set you back a whopping $5. Anyway, the blender keeps ticking and does a great job with my greens, ice, apple, carrot, frozen berry, protein powder smoothie. I now use a different sequence: water, ice, frozen berries, leafy greens, protein powder (pulse a couple of times), apples, carrots (blend). Works great! Still a very happy Oster and Amazon customer.

Update: July 2013
I continue to use this blender every day. The wife is also using it. Continues to work great!!!

Update: April 2014
Continue to use the Oster, almost daily (jump back and forth with the Blendtec). I found that not using carrots greatly improves the drinkability - smoothness of the smoothies. I also wanted to remark that though the Blendtec produces a slightly smoother smoothie, it contains a lot more air which leads to a bit stomach bloating, belching, etc. The one advantage of the Blendtec is that I can make a slightly larger batch.

I also used the Oster (and Blendtec) in a health seminar demonstrating making nut and grain milks. Worked great!

One other comment. When making smoothies, I typically dump everything in the container and blend. However, I learned in several smoothie workshops that blending the liquid and greens first, then adding the fruit and hard veggies works best. And I learned to not use carrots!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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I liked the heavy base for ease of use when blending a heavier mixture as it stays in place and doesn't vibrate off the surface. The glass blender jar is well made except for where the bottom meets the gasket. This area of the blender har wasn't smooth like the other Oster blenders I have used before but it doesn't affect the sealing gasket and contents don't leak out. It has value for money spent and Oster has always been a value over the years
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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I have bought more expensive blenders with all the bells and whistles and these old fashioned glass jar Oster blenders are just the best. Simple but they work and our easy to clean. I got extra rubber rings just in case. Smoothies, ice crushing, chile for dip, whatever you want. It has a strong motor and gets through just about anything. Love it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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We've been happy with this blender so far. We can't compare it to another blender, as we haven't owned or operated one in recent memory — but its performance is far, far superior to our immersion blender. While this blender only has two speeds (one with a pulse-or-hold option), they seem powerful enough to make smoothies and pureed soup very creamy and well blended. We love the all-glass container and the simple vintage look. The motor base is stable yet light enough to move in + out of a cabinet regularly (as we don't like to clutter our counter space). No complaints yet (knock on wood).
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
Style: BlenderVerified Purchase
The blender that I loved and used almost daily since 1985 finally quit. I searched the newer models but none jumped out at me. When I saw this exact model to replace the one we used to make Margaritas at our beach condo up to smoothies in the country ... I knew that I had to buy it. So glad that I did!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
Style: BlenderVerified Purchase
Muy buena. Gracias.

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Jesús Emmanuel Salvador Arias
3.0 out of 5 stars Llegó roto
Reviewed in Mexico on August 16, 2023
Style: BlenderVerified Purchase
Se ve de buen material pero llegó roto.
ssalcegar
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2023
Style: BlenderVerified Purchase
I used my mixer every day. Very happy with the purchase
Rober
2.0 out of 5 stars La más ruidosa!!
Reviewed in Mexico on October 31, 2020
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No había tenido licuadora tan ruidosa, que bárbaros!!
SmartShopper
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Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2015
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great machine. durable. powerful. simple.
AFJ
4.0 out of 5 stars blender
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2014
Style: BlenderVerified Purchase
I had an older version of this for 15 years
I am not loving my new one quite as much
It doesn't seem to work through the frozen fruit as well as the older model
I still very much like the appearance and simplicity and it is good value for the price compared to similarly priced brands
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